Assignment Editor, FOX Business Network

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Business Network

FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York — the business capital of the world — FBN launched in October 2007 and currently ranks among the top business channels on television. The network is available in nearly 60 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX Corporation, FBN is a unit of FOX News Media and has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Business is looking for an organized, motivated, curious individual with strong logistical and editorial skills to join our assignment desk team in the Washington DC Bureau. The Assignment Editor works with the FBN team to help plan daily news coverage, which includes pitching and prepping reporter assignments, adjusting to cover breaking news, and responding to cover a consistent flow of events at the Capitol, White House, Federal Reserve, Treasury, and other venues in DC. The Assignment Editor also prioritizes incoming editorial & logistical information, especially in the evenings and on Sundays, and ensures it is clearly communicated to those who need it. Aggressively seeking out additional information, monitoring breaking news, and pitching stories are critical to success in this position.  

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the FBN teams in DC and NY to help coordinate daily news coverage

• Pitch stories and work with reporter teams on drafting and updating compelling daily written story pitches for the network

• Monitor wires, social media, broadcast networks, and other sources for news, flagging the latest developments to the network and suggesting reporter coverage plans when necessary

• Work with producers in planning and adjusting pitches and coverage as news breaks

• Draft and distribute planning information to field, show, and network personnel

• Reach out to agencies, government departments, and FOX colleagues to gather and confirm information

• Assign, move, and adjust crew coverage to keep the network competitive at all times

• Coordinate with field, technical, and satellite desk personnel to make sure incoming feeds between DC and NY are prioritized to provide the most competitive coverage

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

• 5 years of experience in a local or national newsroom

• A natural curiosity for news

• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of business news as well as national and international politics

• Familiarity with the various D.C. government agencies

• Understanding of how to gather news LIVE in the Washington, D.C. area and familiarity with satellite trucks, Live U technology, AVOC, and various fiber drops

• Knowledge of network pool operations at the desk level with an emphasis on understanding the unilateral benefit

• Being a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, especially in breaking news situations

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $67,000.00-75,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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